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By 2030, Boulder could see 28 days over 95 degrees and nearly 200 high fire-risk days annually. By 2050, those numbers rise even higher. The city says it’s expanding tree canopy and focusing cooling efforts on low-income neighborhoods most at risk.
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The proposal aims to curb the size of homes in unincorporated Boulder County. It is likely to face opposition from the home construction industry.
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Boulder recently approved new zoning rules designed to create more affordable housing options. The move is not without it's critics. Some residents thinking increasing housing density will change the city's character.
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The hotel plans to add 39 extended-stay suites and meeting spaces, sparking concerns from neighboring residents and calls for greater community access to the site.
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A proposed ordinance could add thousands of housing units across the city by making it easier for property owners to convert single-family homes into duplexes. Restrictions on building footprint would still apply.
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Rising housing costs and a new requirement for accessing rental assistance may be fueling the increase in eviction cases, observers say.
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High turnout, though not record-breaking, is shaping this year’s election in Boulder County, with the high-stakes presidential race at the top of the ballot. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Boulder Reporting Lab reporter John Herrick, and then read the Boulder Reporting Lab story at the link below.
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Nonprofits providing emergency shelter, mental health care and food security, including EFAA and All Roads, face reductions in their grant allocations amid a 2025 county budget deficit.
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Last month, the police department adopted a policy allowing the use of artificial intelligence to transcribe body camera footage and generate police reports, a move intended to save time and improve the quality of reports.
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The proposed moratorium aims to curb the construction of oversized homes that drive up property taxes and strain resources, while the county explores additional regulations. It could ripple through the residential construction industry. John Herrick of the Boulder Reporting Lab said the push comes as the county deals with rising housing costs which make it more difficult for residents to afford a place to call home.